Stage 1: Westmead to Carlingford

The first stage of the Parramatta Light Rail will connect Westmead to Carlingford via the Parramatta CBD and Camellia over 12 kilometres, with 16 stops. It will connect the Parramatta CBD to the Westmead Precinct, new Bankwest Stadium, the new Powerhouse Museum and cultural precinct on the Parramatta River, the Rosehill Gardens Racecourse and three Western Sydney University campuses at Westmead, Parramatta and Rydalmere. It will also traverse the Parramatta North Growth Centre, the Camellia Town Centre and the private and social housing redevelopment at Telopea.

What’s new?

Modern and comfortable air-conditioned vehicles, 45 metres long, driver-operated and integrated with the Opal card network.

Two new light rail and pedestrian zones along Church and Macquarie Streets in the Parramatta CBD.

The Parramatta Light Rail will replace the train line between Camellia and Carlingford, which will provide more frequent services and better connections to town centres, including Parramatta and Sydney CBD.

A new Active Transport Link (shared walking and bike riding path) between Carlingford and Parramatta.

What will happen during construction?

Building in the heart of existing communities involves significant challenges. The NSW Government is committed to developing activities and events that will attract people into the Parramatta CBD and across the wider area before and during construction of the Parramatta Light Rail.

Transport for NSW is already working with businesses to ensure they have the information and support they need to prepare for construction and holding regular information sessions for the local community.

Once completed, Parramatta Light Rail will bring major benefits to businesses, local residents, commuters and visitors, supporting the development of Parramatta as Sydney’s second CBD.

What’s happened so far?

‘Early Works’ contract awarded to address historical chemical and asbestos contamination at the future light rail depot at Camellia. Site preparation work is underway in advance of remediation work commencing this month.

‘Enabling Works’ contract awarded to deliver traffic and road changes as well as the relocation of underground utilities to prepare Parramatta for light rail construction will begin in late 2018. Construction will begin in late 2018.